What is thunderstorm asthma? Epidemic thunderstorm asthma is the phenomenon where a large number of people develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time. It is thought to be triggered by an uncommon combination of high pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm. This occurs when pollen grains from grasses get swept up in the wind and carried for long distances. Just before the storm, some burst open and release tiny particles that are concentrated in the wind, and blown down to ground, where people can breathe them in. They are small enough to go deep into the lungs and can trigger asthma symptoms such as: — breathlessness — wheezing — coughing; or —
a tight feeling in the chest.
These thunderstorm asthma events don’t occur every year but when they do, they can happen during the grass pollen season in south-east Australia. The grass pollen season varies across Australia however in south-east Australia it is typically from October through December. Who is at risk of thunderstorm asthma? Those at increased risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma include: — People with asthma — People with a past history of asthma — Those with undiagnosed asthma — People with seasonal hay fever who have not ever had asthma Having both asthma and hay fever and poor control of asthma increases the risk further.
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Being prepared
Thunderstorm asthma checklist Manage your asthma and hay fever well before the pollen season and protect yourself and your family from thunderstorm asthma. What can you do to ensure you and your family are ready for pollen season? Symptoms If you wheeze or cough during pollen season, you may have asthma without knowing it - don’t ignore these symptoms. Have an asthma or hay fever check up with your health professional See your pharmacist to discuss asthma and/or hay fever symptoms, even if you have been symptom free for a long time, get a proper diagnosis and ensure you have the right treatment. Get an updated written action plan from your doctor Have a plan for what medications you need to take and when, this could be for your asthma and/or hay fever. Medications Know and use your medications properly. Always carry your reliever medication with you - this is your emergency asthma first aid medication. Take your prescribed asthma preventer and hay fever treatment. Be aware of thunderstorm forecasts – particularly on HIGH or EXTREME pollen count days It’s best to avoid being outside during thunderstorms during the grass pollen season – especially in the wind gusts that come before the storm. Stay inside and close your doors and windows. Know the Asthma First Aid steps — Know how to recognise asthma symptoms and — Know how to carry out Asthma First Aid Speak to your pharmacist for more information about thunderstorm asthma and how you can be prepared.
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